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S3 Episode 29: Open Table - What Got you Started in Coaching?

An open table this week: What got you started and what keeps you coaching? A great conversation bringing a wide variety of experiences.

 

takeaways

• Coaching is a purposeful and rewarding profession that allows coaches to help others achieve things they may not think are possible.
• The coaching process is key, and coaches should focus on facilitating insights and empowering clients to find their own solutions.
• Coaches should separate their ego from the coaching session and recognize that the impact of coaching may not be immediate, but can happen over time.
• Reflection and ongoing learning are important for coaches to continue growing and improving their practice.
• Nature can play a role in coaching, providing symbolism and creating a conducive space for thinking.
• Coaches should embrace their own humanity and recognize that they are not gurus, but facilitators of the coaching process.

Lisa-Marie Sikand

Gary Crotaz

Manjit Obhrai

Kirsty Knowles

Rachel Mackay

 

There will now be an Open Table every month - if you have something to bring, come and join us at the table. (And if you sign up, please come… places are limited!)

 

coaching, motivation, burnout, boundaries, purpose, growth, reflection, ego, process, nature

S3 Episode 28: The Modern Maverick with Ed Haddon

"We get daily drowned with other people's idea of success."

Today Claire is talking with coach and author Ed Haddon about his book The Modern Maverick.

We talk about B-Corp, success, community and establishing a life that works for you, your family and friends, your work, community and the world. 

Here’s Bronnie Ware’s book which inspired Ed’s work: The Top Five regrets of the Dying

Contact Ed through www.themodernmaverick.com and https://www.haddoncoaching.com/who

 

Keywords

friendship, coaching, journey, modern maverick, success, purpose, relationships, connection, happiness, success, positive relationships, kindness, strengths, superpower, change, recharge, sabbatical, pilgrimage, priorities

 

S3 Episode 27: Coaching and Transitions with Rebi Hedger

3D’s Rebi Hedger is back from maternity leave (congratulations). Today Rebi is talking with Claire about the gift to an organisation of returning to work after a long break, why filling in the back story isn’t necessarily the most useful thing after a break.  And she talks about her experience with maternity coach Rachel Erasmus (rachelsusanerasmus@gmail.com)

 

Takeaways

• Coaching can help individuals navigate the challenges of returning to work after maternity leave or other extended breaks.
• Organizations should recognize the unique perspectives and gifts that individuals bring when they return to work.
• Setting boundaries and having important conversations are crucial in balancing work and motherhood.
• Coaching provides a safe and accountable space to process the complex mix of personal and professional challenges during the transition.
• Supporting women in their return to work is essential, and coaching can play a significant role in this process.

 

Contact Rebi Hedger: rebi@3dcoaching.com

 

Keywords

coaching, maternity leave, work-life balance, returning to work, boundaries, support

S3 Episode 26: The Sound of Coaching with Kim Witten

As Claire and Lucia were finishing The Human behind the Coach, Kim made a comment on a Linked In post that connected with what we were thinking.  Kim is a linguist and a coach - what’s the connection?

 

So we said come along to The Coaching Inn and let’s talk about the sound of coaching.

 

Contact Kim through LinkedIn or her website http://www.witten.kim/ 

 

Keywords

coaching, linguistics, communication, sound of coaching, coaching techniques, coaching conversations, meaning making, coaching insights, coaching skills, coaching practice

 

S3 Episode 25: Open Table - Coaching and Poetry

After a LinkedIn about poetry, we simply had to bring people together to go deeper! Today Claire is in conversation with

• Cristina Matei
• James Allport
• Lisa Di Matteo
• Naomi Ward
• Ross Nichols

 

Offering poetry in coaching allows people to make their own meaning. It’s a canvas for the human experience. Some of the writing we refer to is

• Catherine Rundell: Super Infinite
• David Whyte: Start Close In
• Louise Gluck: The Wild Iris
• Mary Oliver: The Summer Day
• Rumi
• TS Eliot: Little Gidding
• Tupac Shakur: In the Depths of Solitude
• Victoria Erickson
• https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/companionship-poetry-coaching-naomi-ward

 

Keywords

coaching, poetry, emotional connection, self-discovery, creativity, coaching techniques, personal growth, communication, metaphor, coaching practice

 

S3 Episode 47: Coaching and Psychometrics with William McKee

Today Claire is joined by coach and business psychologist William McKee to talk about psychometrics and coaching - the psychometrics industry, the popular nonsense and how to be wise.

 

Here is the Open Table Claire and William hosted after this episode.

 

Big Five Research

 

Contact William McKee

 

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Coming Up: 

Next:  Coaching and Poetry Open Table

Soon: The Modern Maverick with Ed Haddon

 

Key Words

psychometrics, self-awareness, Barnum effect, Big Five, personality traits, psychometric tests, factor analysis, lexographical hypothesis, predictive validity, five clumps of language, stability, cultures, predictive language, coaching and psychmetrics

S3 Episode 23: Open Table - Coaching is about Feeling Seen and Heard and…

If you heard Claire’s interview with Ruth Davey you’ll know that they talked about feeling heard and feeling seen. There was plenty of chat about it on our social media so today, Claire is in conversation with

• Nicola Peers - Instagram peers.n
• Simon Foster
• Paula Smith
• Kim Witten 

We talk about the Zulu greeting Sawubona: All my attention is with you. I see you and I allow myself to discover your needs, to see your fears, to identify your mistakes and accept them. I accept you for what you are and you are part of me. What’s the difference between feeling heard and feeling seen? And in coaching, what do we need to set aside in order to be able to see someone else… and to be seen ourselves?

 

We love these round table conversations, so they are going to become a more regular feature at The Coaching Inn. The next open table is recording 11th July 17.15-18.15 (UK).  We will be talking about What got you started in coaching? And what keeps you here? Would you like to be part of the conversation? Book your seat here

Sawubona definition from https://exploringyourmind.com/sawubona-african-tribe-greeting/

Keywords

coaching, feeling seen, identity, human connection, communication, relationships, coaching conversations, personal growth, emotional intelligence, listening skills

 

 

S3 Episode 22: Courage, Coaching and Firewalking with Robert Stephenson

Robert Stephenson comes back to The Coaching Inn to talk about his journey stepping out of the concrete jungle, what he is learning about firewalking (a long time after he started Fan The Flames), and a whole lot more.

Books we talk about: 

• I Found my Tribe
• The Human Behind The Coach

Takeaways

• Exploring who we are on the inside is essential for becoming better coaches.
• Vulnerability and asking for help are important aspects of personal and professional growth.
• Finding our tribe and belonging can provide support and encouragement on our journey.
• Self-discovery and transformation are ongoing processes that require reflection and exploration.

Contact Robert

• Insta creativerobert
• Linked In
• www.robertstephenson.me

Key Words

coaching, courage, fire walking, vulnerability, asking for help, finding your tribe, belonging, personal growth, self-discovery, transformation

S3 Episode 21: Noticing and Looking in Coaching with Ruth Davey

Claire went to a workshop that Ruth Davey ran about seeing differently. She was so intrigued that she invited Ruth to come and talk more about noticing. It’s a great conversation - and Claire gets a new insight into what coaching is!

 

A fun take on looking, and mindful photography. Ruth discusses the power of mindful photography and the art of noticing. She shares insights on reframing, systemic thinking, and the impact of seeing differently. The conversation explores the connection between seeing, feeling, and caring for oneself and others, as well as the potential for regenerative change.

 

Takeaways

• The power of mindful photography in reframing and seeing differently
• The connection between seeing, feeling, and caring for oneself and others
• The potential for regenerative change through systemic thinking and mindful action

 

Contact Ruth Davey ruth@look-again.org

www.look-again.org

 

Keywords

mindful photography, noticing, reframing, systemic thinking, regenerative change, seeing differently, feeling deeply, caring for oneself and others

S3 Episode 20: Coaching Apprenticeships with Sam Isaacson

Sam Isaacson is back for another visit to The Coaching Inn to talk with Claire Pedrick about coaching apprenticeships. This is Sam, so we also talk about coaching and technology, risk in coaching, and what Sam is learning from working in organisations about building a coaching culture.

 

Contact Sam through Linked In and his website www.isaacson.uk

 

The Institute for Apprenticeships: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/coaching-professional-v1-0

 

Keywords

coaching, apprenticeships, governance, technology, organizational coaching, coaching standards, coaching qualifications, coaching impact, coaching profession, coaching future